73" wingspan, 53-1/2" long, 848 sq. in. wing area, 96 oz. flying weight, less than 16 oz. per sq. ft. wing loading. The Telemaster 40 V2 is a big step forward in kit built models. It is an updated version of the venerable Telemaster 40 and includes super precise laser cut wing and stab ribs, firewall and motor mount, fuselage formers and the forward section of the fuselage. Combine these precision parts with a complete photo-illustrated step-by-step building manual and you have a satisfying build experience leading to a great flying airplane. The model can be built as a conventional gear airplane or with tricycle gear; it can even be built as a floatplane with our optional float kit (TEL1425).

A unique parts alignment pin system is provided to assure perfect part orientation and to speed the assembly. Each laser cut part pops out of the sheet ready to assemble without any additional sanding or trimming required. Kit includes a universal motor mount that accepts most any appropriate .40-.46 outrunner or . glow motor. There is a large hatch on the top of the fuselage to access the battery/fuel tank. The wing design includes flaps and ailerons and is set up for standard size servos that install directly in the wings. The wing is a bolt on unit, eliminating the hassle of rubber bands. Each kit includes one laser cut model, full size plans, photo-illustrated instructions, aluminum main landing gear, hinges, and hardware. For the tricycle version you will need DUB153 nose gear and DUB614 axel. To fly the Telemaster off water purchase TEL1425, the optional float kit.

About the Different Telemaster 40 Kits:We at Hobby Express International appreciate your interest in our new Telemaster 40 Deluxe Kit (TEL1400) and the New Telemaster 40 Kit V2 (TEL1450). Because of the broad range of building talent within our customer base, we created three different levels of the Telemaster 40 kit.

The Deluxe Kit (TEL1400) is ALL laser cut and designed for modelers that may have limited building experience as well as those with a lot of experience. This particular design and building approach is not possible to duplicate in conventional construction. We have taken the precision that is possible in laser cutting and used it throughout the kit, even the wing sheeting is pre-cut to shape and size. The fuselage construction incorporates tab-and-notch construction that makes it nearly impossible to build a twisted or banana shaped fuselage.

The Telemaster 40 Kit V2 (TEL1450) is the more conventional version and is closer to the original Tele 40 stick built kit while improving it greatly with a lot of precision laser cut parts to speed the assembly and improve the end results. The wing and stab ribs as well as the front fuselage are laser cut as are the fuselage formers, firewall, hatch and motor mount. These parts make this kit a much easier to build project than the earlier kit, but at a higher cost. This version of the Telemaster 40 will build into a lighter version than the Deluxe kit due to the balsa stick construction rather than the lite plywood construction of the Deluxe.

The Ribs and Plans Kit (TEL1499) is our final version for the very experienced builder, one that has a shop full of balsa sheet and sticks. This version is just the laser cut wing and stab ribs along with a new and updated set of plans. The modeler needs to provide all the rest of the parts. Many experienced builders still like to do a lot of the build themselves and really enjoy it. Many of them still would prefer to purchase a perfect set of wing and stab ribs than to cut them themselves. This is the kit for them.

Each of these options gives our customers the ability to choose and pick the option that best suits their interests and abilities. Perhaps one of these will work for you.

Technical Specifications:

Length:

53-1/2"

Wingspan:

73"

Flying Weight:

6 lbs.

Controls:

Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle

Wing Area:

848 sq. in.

Manual a bit confusing

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Review by Terrance Ricketts(Oregon USA) on Sep 01, 2013

I decided after many years away doing other things to get back into building model planes again now that I am retired. This was my first kit and I found the laser cut parts to be easy to cut out of the sheets and they fit with little or no trimming. So far I have only finished the wings in my construction, but am having fun figuring it all out.

I did find the manual a bit lacking in a number of places. The one included in the kit was black & white making the pictures it bit difficult to see clearly. I downloaded the pdf copy from the support page and the color images made it much easier. Even though the manual did not give enough info in a number of places I found that the kit designer responded quickly to email questions and was very helpful. I get the impression it was written for much more experienced builders with information left out because 'everyone knows how to do that already'.

The manual is very unclear about installing the wing bolt mounts (which were also missing from the kit). They are shown in the plans but not mentioned in the installation instructions.I dug up some 3/8 plywood scraps to do the job. The instructions also tell you to install cap strips without ever saying what they are or where they go. Thankfully I received an email with a picture showing them. There is not enough balsa sheets for all the covering the manual suggests. I made a trip to my local hobby store for some extra sheets.

Beware when making the wings. Do not simply follow the instructions or you will have two left wings which cannot be joined. You must turn the plans over when making the second wing.

I am about to start on the fuselage next and will add more when I get further along.

my first R/C Model was a NEW SUPER SIXTY (ENGLISH TRAINER PLANE) - Being thankfully trained by a EX-RAF LANCASTER PILOT (from WWII ) . HOWEVER I JOINED THE RNZAF and as an engineer there, i was seriously injured in my motorcycle versus a car accident ! My younger brother got me back into R/C despite some BALANCE PROBLEMS -- AND IT WAS FLYING A TELEMASTER (PLY SUBSTITUTE ONE Sorry!) BUT having a keen AIRBOURNE MIND - That aircraft was fantastic with a larger wingspan/area and a corresponding larger stabilizer with it's OWN Wing aerofoil SECTION . The Bigger they are the better they FLY - BELEIVE ME ! The the airframe is a VERY WELL proportioned BALANCE of the essential elements required for a TRAINER AIRCRAFT ! SO I OWN this ply 70" TELEMASTER , I've bought a SENIOR TELEMASTER , EVEN A MICRO-TELEMASTER ! I will have to look at that HUGE telemaster- FORTUNATELY VERY COMPACT ! THE RATING XXXXX (X5)

Review by Smith, Don(South Dakota USA) on Jun 11, 2012The reviewer has last purchased this item on May 07, 2012

Loved the lazer cutting and the sloting assembly. Everything comes out so straight , kind of idiotproof. Although I'm not a beginer I would have liked better instruction and details.
Omitted instructions about fiber blocks and registration pin assembly. I completed plane and never knew what the fiber blocks were for. Although wing and fuse called for planking, none was included in kit. Also there was no 1/4 X 3/8 stock called for or 3/16 X 1/4 side stringers. Stab trailing edge stock not supplied. Trailing edge aileron stock (2 in. pieces) not provided. No assembly instructions for electric motor mount.
Although there are exact notches for wing bolt brackets, there are no instructions for mounting the wing and lining up the wing bolts..
So thanks to the box of balsa stock and scraps I've been hauling around for years I was able to finish the plane. Haven't had a Telemaster for some years, but this is my 4th one in my life and appears will be the best kit ever, I just would have liked to have a little more complete instructions so I didn't mess up.